Record year for electric cars likely as Volkswagen drives EV sales

Despite a late arrival on the EV scene, Volkswagen has sold 1,231 electric models since the beginning of the year.

The Volkswagen ID.4 is the best selling electric vehicle in Ireland in 2021 so far, moving more than 600 units in the first five months.

While 2020 was a record year for electric vehicle (EV) sales, 2021 looks to be even better having almost matched the previous years figure in the first five months with Volkswagen comfortably in the driving seat.

Automotive data supplier Cartell.ie has found that the German car brand outsold its rivals to take the top spot on the leader board, more than doubling the number of EVs sold by previous table topper Nissan.